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Rendell Lee Wallis
Apr 29, 2026
Rendell Lee Wallis, 73, of Pocahontas entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born June 1,1952 in Walnut Ridge, AR, to the late Rudy and Mary Ellen (Shelton) Wallis.
Rendell was known by all for his love of horses, his infectious laughter, and never being without his cowboy hat. He cherished his family time with his...
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr
Apr 27, 2026
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr, 74, of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, after a 20-year long battle with COPD.
She was born on August 8, 1951 to the late James and Sylvia Glass of Fisher.
She worked at Addison Shoe Factory for several years until her health wouldn’t allow her to anymore.
She loved looking at pictures of her grandkids,...
Lena Fay Winn
Apr 27, 2026
Lena Fay Winn, 77, of Bay, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1948, in Jonesboro, to Junious R. and Marjorie Smith Lee. Lena lived a life marked by quiet strength, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and animals who surrounded her.
Lena was a longtime member of Viva Drive Church of Christ, where...
Richard Ray "Dickie" Tucker
Apr 24, 2026
Richard Ray “Dickie” Tucker, 78, of Paragould, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. He was born on October 30, 1947, in Milford, Michigan, to the late Raymond Hampton and Sarah Hazel Stearn Tucker. Dickie lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
A devoted...
James Dee Oxborrow
Apr 24, 2026
James Dee Oxborrow, a longtime resident of Ravenden Springs and previously Coalinga, California, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 peacefully at home on the ranch at the age of 85.
Jim was the middle son born to Walter and Helen Oxborrow on October 18, 1940 in Ely, Nevada. From the time he was born, his kind demeanor and constant smile was...
Lavellas Mildred Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Formerly of Jonesboro, AR and recently of Chesapeake, VA, Levellas Mildred Smith (Wymer), 99, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2026, after a brief illness.
Levellas was born August 31st, 1926, in Balch, AR, the 6th of 7 children to Raney Roscoe Wymer and Lucy Susan Wymer (Dennis).
She married Raymond Lee Smith on January 11, 1948. They were married until Raymond’s...
Peggy Jane Reed
Apr 23, 2026
Peggy Jane Reed, 87, of Jonesboro, formerly of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Peggy was born September 12, 1938 in Pocahontas to the late John Henry and Alma Mae Dorman McFatridge. Peggy held the honor of being crowned the second Miss Randolph County and she competed in the Miss...
Larry Lee Graham
Apr 22, 2026
Larry Lee Graham, of Pocahontas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 76.
He was born June 30, 1949, in Pocahontas, to the late William Leo and Wilma Graham. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Pocahontas High School. He underwent training, in Memphis, to become a journeyman carpenter and worked in that profession,...
Allen Dwight Bennett
Apr 21, 2026
Allen Dwight Bennett, 78, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Dardanelle Nursing Home.
He was born on July 1, 1947, to the late JD Bennett and Qulah Louise Reed Bennett in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He obtained a bachelor’s degree and became a teacher and coach for the Pocahontas...
Anna Veralee Lewis
Apr 20, 2026
Vera Lewis, 91, of Dalton, AR, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Born Anna Veralee Johnson on April 11, 1935, in Clay County, AR, she was the daughter of Homer Johnson and Christeen Allen Johnson. She was married to Larry Lewis on August 20, 1987.
Vera was known within her...
Ison Frank "Butch" Randolph
Apr 19, 2026
Frank (Butch) Randolph, Jr., age 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 28, 1943, in Whitfield, Mississippi, to the late Saretha Helton Randolph and Frank Randolph, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ara Lynne Cook; John Helton Randolph; James A. Brackeen; and his...
Jimmy Dale Bibb, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Jimmy Dale Bibb, Jr, 64, of Marmaduke passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Little Rock.
He was born March 5, 1962 in Yakima, WA to the late Jimmy Dale Sr and Glenda Ruth Riggs Bibb. He served in the Marine Corps, and worked as a backhoe operator for B&P of Southaven, MS.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy...
Thomas Franklin Schmidt
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on August 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation.
Tom graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in Pocahontas, Arkansas, before enlisting in the United States Air Force in...
Alton Edward Malin
Apr 13, 2026
Alton Edward Malin, 78, of Imboden departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Alton was born on February 28, 1948, to William Edward Malin and Pearl Levada (Lee) Malin in Wynne, Arkansas. William was a farmer and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Levada Malin; sons, Everett (Bo)...
Carol Lea McGuirt
Apr 12, 2026
Carol Lea McGuirt, 80, of Stokes passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
She was born February 6, 1946 in Randolph County to the late Harold Lewis and Nola Harris Johnston. Carol was married to Don McGuirt on December 20, 1969. Their marriage was marked 56 years of love and devotion.
Carol earned...
Treva Lucille Throesch
Apr 10, 2026
Treva Lucille Throesch, 88, of Engelberg was called home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1937, to the late John Herman & Zita (Weisenbach) Walker. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She lived for her family & church. She enjoyed all forms of crafts, sewing, gardening and being outdoors....
Reba Jean Haynes
Apr 10, 2026
Reba Jean Haynes was born June 30, 1948 to Albert and Gladys Nettles of Monette and was a graduate of Monette High School. She worked at Singer furniture company in Trumann and C.L. Swanson Co. and later she was co-owner of Jack’s Coney shop, Haynes Rentals, and B.J. Mini Storage.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Haynes, two daughters, Tammy...
Leeann Kilpatrick
Apr 9, 2026
Lee Ann Kilpatrick, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willis Melton and Olean Blackwell Edmonds. Lee Ann lived a life centered around caring for others.
She was a devoted homemaker and later worked as a Registered Nurse, serving with several health care agencies as a...
Earlene Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Earlene Smith, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on April 9, 2026. While her family and loved ones mourn her passing, the angels are rejoicing and welcoming her home.
She was born on April 4, 1946, to Wright and Mildred Smith, and raised in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Earlene was a fun, loving, young of heart, bright light to...
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